National Crime Surveys: Index of Crime Severity, 1977 (ICPSR 8295)

The purpose of this data collection was to determine the
seriousness of criminal events. The principal investigators sought to
determine and rate the relative seriousness of murder, rape, and petty
theft. Information in the collection includes respondents' opinions on
the severity of particular crimes as well as how that severity compared
to other crimes. (more info)

The purpose of this data collection was to determine the
seriousness of criminal events. The principal investigators sought to
determine and rate the relative seriousness of murder, rape, and petty
theft. Information in the collection includes respondents' opinions on
the severity of particular crimes as well as how that severity compared
to other crimes.

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The public-use data files in this collection are available for access by the general public.
Access does not require affiliation with an ICPSR member institution.

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